IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19mm, 1.31 g, 2h). Phase I coinage, Long Cross type. Winchester mint signature; ‘Brihtioth,’ moneyer.

CNG Feature Auction 120
Lot: 1287. Estimated: $ 1 000

British, Silver

Sold For $ 1 600. This amount does not include the buyer’s fee.

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IRELAND, Hiberno-Norse. Sihtric III Olafsson. Circa 995-1036. AR Penny (19mm, 1.31 g, 2h). Phase I coinage, Long Cross type. Winchester mint signature; ‘Brihtioth,’ moneyer. Draped bust right; pellet behind / + BIR HTIΘ Đ MIΘ RINI, voided long cross, with triple crescent ends. M. Dolley, “An unexpected Irish dimension of the Anglo-Saxon coinage of Winchester,” in NNÅ (1972), pl. A, 4 (same dies); O'S –; SCBI 37 (Polish), 323 (same dies); SCBC 6104. Toned, crimped and peck marked. Near VF.

Ex M. Lessen (Dix, Noonan, Webb 168, 29 January 2020), lot 1040.


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